HMS Delight
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HMS Delight

1806 Seagull-class brig-sloop


Service Entry
1806
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
brig-sloop, Seagull-class brig-sloop

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HMS Delight was a Royal Navy 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop launched in 1806. The ship served during the Napoleonic Wars, participating in various important naval actions. It was involved in the capture of multiple enemy vessels and played a role in enforcing blockades and protecting British merchant ships. In 1812, the HMS Delight was part of a squadron that captured an American privateer. The ship's service included patrols in the English Channel, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean. In 1813, the HMS Delight was involved in the blockade of Toulon in the Mediterranean. The ship was eventually sold out of service in 1818. Overall, the HMS Delight had a significant and active naval career during a pivotal period in British maritime history.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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